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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$980

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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